Can I choose my own Chinese name?
To choose a Chinese name for yourself, first start with your surname. You will most likely want to choose from one of the 100 most common Chinese surnames, which actually make up 87% of the population. Usually you would want to choose a surname that sounds similar to your own last name.
How do foreigners choose Chinese names?
Here’s a 3-step process most foreigners follow on how to choose a Chinese name:
- Find a Chinese friend with a good vocabulary whom you trust.
- Select a Chinese surname which sounds similar to your Western surname, e.g. Bell = Bèi, Garcia = Gāo, Maalouf = Mǎ , Vincent = Wēn.
How do you choose auspicious Chinese name?
When you wish to choose an auspicious Chinese name, it is important to follow a systematic approach. Analyse the date of birth and find out the missing Elements. Supplement by adding the missing elements in the name. Then check the character and yin/yang of the surname.
How do Chinese choose names in Singapore?
We ask these parents how they went about picking their children’s Chinese name.
- Consult the Experts for the best Chinese name.
- Do your Homework.
- Continue the Generation Chinese Name Tradition.
- Follow your Heart and go with the Flow.
What is a good Chinese name for a boy?
Adorable Chinese Baby Boy Names with Meanings
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bao | Bao is a common Chinese name and it means ‘treasure’. |
| Li Jie | Li Jie is a popular boy’s name in China and it means ‘reason’ or ‘beautiful’. |
| Wang Lei | Wang Lei means ‘Monarch’ or ‘King’. |
| Zhang Wei | Zhang is a popular Chinese name and it means ‘archer’ or ‘extend’. |
Do Chinese have middle names?
given name (名字 – míng zì) In Chinese, the family name comes first, followed by the given name. There is no equivalent of a middle name in Chinese. About one in seven people in China have a name that is only two syllables, and very few people have names that are four syllables or more.
How do you introduce your name in Mandarin?
Introducing yourself in a business setting
- Chinese: 您好! 我的名字是 (XYZ). 很高兴见到您.
- Pinyin: Nín hǎo! Wǒ de míngzì shì (XYZ). Hěn gāoxìng jiàn dào nín.
- Translation: Hello! My name is (XYZ). Very happy to see you.
- Please note: Here, we use the formal “you -您 (nín)”, rather than the casual “you – 你 (nǐ).”